The Great Migration: Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska My mom just had knee surgery. Please send healing thoughts her way. This week, I'll be...

How did we get here? I'm feeling disoriented and afraid of where we are heading. I can't listen to the news without my stomach being in...

I scheduled a date to spend time with my dear friend Isabelle this week. She died unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep before we had...

Some people call it Black Friday but I call it 2nd Thanksgiving and it is my favorite holiday of the year. Sure, I love 1st Thanksgiving...

I know a few things deep in my bones. Things like: Even when I feel lonely, I'm never alone. The divine hides behind every stone and...

This week's election has left me feeling numb and discouraged. Maybe you can relate. In times like these, I dig deeper into my resources....

Over the past month we've progressed through the first four aspects of mindfulness and now have arrived at the fifth: Self-care Present...

The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart. Thich Nhat Hanh This is the path of mindfulness....

I have my share of defense mechanisms, past hurts, limiting beliefs, shame, guilt, and fear. Some days they get the best of me. When my...

This week marks the 7th anniversary of my dad's death. Mac, my dad, died after an 8th month bout with lung cancer. His last months were...

[Click the YouTube link at the end of this post to hear me share the reflection and meditation.] In Rehoboth after a good rain, sizable...

Why do I meditate each day? Why do I lead Mindful Mondays at work? Why do I continue to send out Mindful Week by Week? What's my agenda?...

I was in Alaska this past week and witnessed the most extraordinary sunscape. My friend, Cat, is new to meditation. She recently texted...

[Click the YouTube link at the end of this post to hear me share the reflection and meditation.] County Mayo, Ireland, September 2023 I...

[Click the YouTube link at the end of this post to hear me share the reflection and meditation.] Here are some interesting facts about...

[Click the YouTube link at the end of this post to hear me share the reflection and meditation.] Some mornings sitting in stillness feels...

This is me in my best Buddha posture simply being at the beach. When I tell people I'm a meditation teacher, I often get the response,...

Last year my friend bought a baby blue Bronco. It is a beautiful car. Since then, I notice baby blue Broncos everywhere. This is the...

I am a rule follower by nature. I'm all about creating habits, scheduling my day, and planning for retirement. But every now and then, I...

Many days when I read the headlines, I want to crawl under a rock. I feel at the mercy of terrible forces beyond my control. In these...